Sightseeing
One mile away, shops, restaurants and family activities all along the strand. A must see in galveston
73 locals recommend
Strand Historic District
2100 The StrandOne mile away, shops, restaurants and family activities all along the strand. A must see in galveston
Popular beach, sometimes events like the sandcastle building contest etc
65 locals recommend
East Beach
Seawall BlvdPopular beach, sometimes events like the sandcastle building contest etc
Little bit of a drive, we feel it’s nicer and cleaner area beach. Little a little less busy but never know
31 locals recommend
Jamaica Beach
Little bit of a drive, we feel it’s nicer and cleaner area beach. Little a little less busy but never know
Seawall Boulevard
Seawall BoulevardThe seawall is the road that goes along the beach of galveston
Waiting up to 3 hours on both sides during peak season to take your vehicle across. Recommend first thing in the morning if you want to take your car across. Walk on and bike on without having to wait. Just drive on the right side of ferry road, you’ll see the line of cars waiting to get on on the left. Park at the terminal, walk on or bike on. Usually see dolphins, ships, and other sights, roughly 30 min ferry ride each way. Free!
48 locals recommend
Galveston Ferry Terminal
1000 Ferry RdWaiting up to 3 hours on both sides during peak season to take your vehicle across. Recommend first thing in the morning if you want to take your car across. Walk on and bike on without having to wait. Just drive on the right side of ferry road, you’ll see the line of cars waiting to get on on the left. Park at the terminal, walk on or bike on. Usually see dolphins, ships, and other sights, roughly 30 min ferry ride each way. Free!
Bishops Palace
1402 Broadway Avenue JBook a tour
Moody Mansion
2618 Broadway Avenue JBook a tour
Pier 21
Pier 21Check out the elissa and fish market at Katie’s seafood market
Pelican Island
Some fishing, cool scenic views
Beautiful opera house. All sorts or operas, concerts, plays and events held here. Check out their website
99 locals recommend
Grand 1894 Opera House
2020 Postoffice StBeautiful opera house. All sorts or operas, concerts, plays and events held here. Check out their website
Galveston Island
San Luis Pass
Great fishing and beach. Scenic drive along the coast, about a half hour drive
Walking distance with a great park and walking path full of old large oak trees
12 locals recommend
Kempner Park
2704 Avenue OWalking distance with a great park and walking path full of old large oak trees
Go across the ferry and park on the beach. Popular for surf fishing off the beach
48 locals recommend
Crystal Beach
Go across the ferry and park on the beach. Popular for surf fishing off the beach
Galveston Beach
6285 Seawall BlvdThe Tremont House
2300 Ship Mechanic Row StA lot of history
The Artist's Studio & Gallery
1447 19th StThey do an art walk, free wine and art to see some the strand
Food scene
Fisherman's Wharf
2200 Harborside DrFine dining seafood
All around fine dining and bar with a beautiful view of the marina and moody gardens pyramids
71 locals recommend
Number 13 Prime Steak and Seafood
7809 Broadway StAll around fine dining and bar with a beautiful view of the marina and moody gardens pyramids
Rainforest Cafe
5310 Seawall BlvdGreat for kids
Jimmy's on the Pier
9001 Seawall BlvdGood food and fishing pier
Fresh fish, bring home and cook yourself. Save half the price!
174 locals recommend
Katie's Seafood Market
1902 Wharf RdFresh fish, bring home and cook yourself. Save half the price!
Katie's Seafood Market
1902 Wharf RdSeafood restaurant
Great burgers, four restaurants attached. Bands on weekends on upper patio
327 locals recommend
The Spot
3204 Seawall BlvdGreat burgers, four restaurants attached. Bands on weekends on upper patio
Salsas Mexican Restaurant
4604 Seawall BlvdGreat margaritas
Taquilo's Tex-Mex Cantina
2101 Postoffice StFavorite Mexican on island
Bronco Burritos
4917 Broadway Avenue JBest breakfast burritos
The Original Mexican Cafe
1401 Market StSaltgrass Steak House
1502 Seawall BlvdSaltwater Grill
2017 Postoffice StGaidos Seafood Restaurant
3828 Seawall BoulevardShykatz Cafe & Bakery
1528 Avenue LHidden gem, only open for breakfast and lunch
Queen's Bar-B-Que
3428 Ave STurkey cliffhanger is on another level
Mosquito Cafe
628 14th StDelicious and clean eating, local favorite
Gypsy Joynt
6105 Market StVery unique menu, local favorite
Fishing
Facebook, Craigslist, googles, or even walking the marinas looking for signs can find you a great guide. Or you can rent your own boat for around the same price
8 locals recommend
Fishing Galveston TX
5225 Avenue UFacebook, Craigslist, googles, or even walking the marinas looking for signs can find you a great guide. Or you can rent your own boat for around the same price
Galveston Yacht Basin
715 N Holiday DrMarina, boats, food, bands
Cover charge to fish unless you buy a drink or food at the bar
29 locals recommend
61st Street Fishing Pier
61st Street Fishing PierCover charge to fish unless you buy a drink or food at the bar
Pelican Rest Marina
7819 Broadway StActivities
Walking distance, both walk on and games/ rides all have pricing
662 locals recommend
Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier
2501 Seawall BlvdWalking distance, both walk on and games/ rides all have pricing
Galveston Naval Museum
100 Seawolf Park BlvdMagic Carpet Golf
9030 Seawall BlvdSchlitterbahn Galveston Island Waterpark
2109 Gene Lucas BlvdAquarium At Moody Gardens
1 Hope BlvdRainforest Pyramid
1 Hope BlvdOcean Star Offshore Drilling Rig and Museum
2002 Wharf RdGalveston Ghost Tour
519 25th StCruises From Galveston
3528 14th StThe Bryan Museum
1315 21st StThe Batting Cages
9040 Seawall BlvdMoody Gardens 3D Theater
1 Hope BlvdPleasure Pier 5D Theater Ride
2424 Seawall BlvdWalking distance, dog park, skate park, tennis, basketball, splash pad, recreation center
13 locals recommend
McGuire-Dent Recreation Center at Menard Park
2222 28th StWalking distance, dog park, skate park, tennis, basketball, splash pad, recreation center
Galveston Duck Tour
2415 Seawall BlvdTour both land and sea in one vehicle
Galveston Helicopters
521 Seawall BlvdGet a view of the entire island!
Galveston Island Horse and Pony Rides
1929 Boddeker RdTour the beach and town on horse
Galveston Water Adventures
2100 Harborside DriveRide a jet boat!
Jet Ski Rental Galveston
4206 Panola DriveRent a jet ski
Galveston Paddleboard Center
6026 61st StreetRent paddle boards and I think kayaks
Rick's Beach Rentals
17620 Termini-San Luis Pass RdRent golf carts
Bar
Sports bar, TVs (has a lot of sports channels including sec) pool tables. Smoking inside
9 locals recommend
Patrick's Bar
2411 Strand StSports bar, TVs (has a lot of sports channels including sec) pool tables. Smoking inside
Buckshot Saloon
2409 Market StCountry two step bar with large dance floor. Local favorite
Local favorite, walking distance. Hole in the wall bar on the beach. Rough Pool table, smoking inside
34 locals recommend
THE POOP DECK
2928 Seawall BlvdLocal favorite, walking distance. Hole in the wall bar on the beach. Rough Pool table, smoking inside
Flip Flops Beach Bar & Grill
731 Seawall BlvdBar on the beach
Float Pool & Patio Bar
2828 Seawall BoulevardPool bar, walking distance
Legendary white pizza is a must, pool tables, local bar, smoking inside
13 locals recommend
Murphy's Pub
213 22nd StLegendary white pizza is a must, pool tables, local bar, smoking inside
Old Cellar Bar
2013 Postoffice Sthole in the wall, smoking inside bar
O'Malleys Stage Door
2022 Postoffice StHole in the wall, great sandwiches, smoking inside
The Proletariat Gallery & Public House
2221 Market StYaga's Cafe
2314 Strand St23rd Street Station Piano Bar
1706 23rd StPiano bar
The Sound Bar
2411 Mechanic StKaraoke
Drunken Monkeyz
202 20th StGreat patio and day bar, a little bit of a drive. Out towards San Luis pass
23 locals recommend
Woody's Bar
11149 Termini-San Luis Pass RdGreat patio and day bar, a little bit of a drive. Out towards San Luis pass
Golf
Moody Gardens Golf Course
1700 Sydnor LnHas a range $5 a bucket. Very nice course for price
Galveston Country Club
14228 Stewart RdCrystal Beach Community Golf Course
664 State Hwy 87Movies
Galveston PREMIERE 11 West Beach
8902 Seawall Blvd